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Charla Draper

Former food journalist Charla Draper shares her recipe for Field Greens and Mississippi Caviar.

Charla Draper

Former food journalist Charla Draper shares her recipe for Field Greens and Mississippi Caviar.

Former Ebony magazine food editor Charla Draper on preserving Black culinary traditions

Former food journalist Charla Draper shares her recipe for Field Greens and Mississippi Caviar.

   

The founder of National Soul Food Month happens to live in Chicago, so we sent producer Cianna Greaves to the Chatham neighborhood for a recipe and a culinary lesson for every family.

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